Note sull'episodio
Despite first airing in 1996, "Arnold's Christmas," also known as the "Hey Arnold! Christmas Special," was a new watch this year for Toon My Heart host Tracy Herold, suggested by this episode's special guest, Kevin T. Rodriguez, also known as iCritic. What starts out as a pretty typical Christmas episode for a kids' TV show turns out to be something deeper and much more special by the end. And the story behind it is just as compelling. Find out why this episode almost didn't make it to air on Nickelodeon thanks to story elements dealing with the Vietnam War; what Arnold, Helga, and Gerald all think the "true meaning of Christmas" is; how we think this secular Christmas special still conveys some deeply Christian themes about miracles, love, empathy, and bearing one another's burdens; and why-- whether you grew up watching this Nicktoon or not-- we think "Arnold's Christmas" is worth a watch.
Mentioned in this episode:
- https://www.icritic.net
- https://www.youtube.com/@KevinTRod
- Hey Arnold claymation shorts
- "Hey Arnold! Christmas Special" ad
- Buy Me A Coffee (Donate)
- Toon My Heart TeePublic Store
Thank you to soundeffectfactory.com for the sleigh bell sound effects used in this episode.